What Is the History of Cinco de Mayo?
With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, a few of you may be wondering, what exactly is Cinco de Mayo? Put down that sweet margarita and let us enlighten you. Continue reading…
View ArticleSeptember 11 Memorial Museum Opens With Ceremony for Families [PHOTOS]
On Thursday morning, President Obama dedicated the National September 11 Memorial Museum in a ceremony attended by families of the victims, first responders and numerous political leaders. Continue...
View ArticleWhat's the Meaning Behind Leaving Coins on Military Headstones?
Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning. Continue reading…
View Article7/22/83 Samantha Smith Returns to Maine
The year was 1982, and a ten year old girl from Manchester, Maine, wrote a letter to the newly appointed General Secretary of the USSR Yuri Andropov. In the letter, Samantha Smith wrote; " Dear Mr......
View ArticleWho is the Girl in the Photo with Amelia Earhart? [PHOTOS]
This past Saturday (August 2) was an event to honor the 80th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s visit to Maine. At Maine Instrument Flight they had a display about Earhart and a special focus on...
View ArticleIt's the 10th Anniversary of the Historic Landing on Saturn's Moon Titan
In 2014, the European Space Agency (ESA) did the incredible: it landed a probe on a comet. But this wasn't its first rodeo. Ten years ago, it parked a probe on the hazy, alien moon of Titan. Continue...
View ArticleWatch Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech [VIDEO]
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in which we're reminded about the late speaker's quest for civil rights equality. Continue reading…
View ArticlePortable Music: The Early Years – A Turntable For Your Car
We are all so accustomed to being able to take our music with us wherever we go that the thought of being without it, may come as a shock to the 'youngsters' out there. 'Tis true, we weren't always as...
View ArticleHow to Watch September 11 Memorial Ceremony Coverage Online
There are numerous choices for watching Friday's September 11 memorial ceremonies online. Here are a few of them. Continue reading…
View ArticleCelebrating Veterans Around The World [VIDEO]
On Nov. 11, the United States of America celebrates Veterans Day, set aside to honor all of the country's veterans. But the holiday is not exclusively an American one, countries all over the world also...
View ArticleThe Beatles' First 'Ed Sullivan' Appearance: 10 Rock Stars Remember
More than 73 million Americans watched the Beatles’ debut performance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ on Feb. 9, 1964. Continue reading…
View Article48 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Proposes to June Carter
On Feb. 22, 1968, Johnny Cash proposed to June Carter while they were on stage together in London, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading…
View ArticleThis Week in Maine History March 6-12
March 9th 1921 A British Tramp Steamer called Wandby shipwrecked near Walker's Point in Kennebunk. Captain David Simpson's hearing was off when he thought the buoy whistle he heard was the one near...
View ArticleThe Time John Lennon Was Ordered to Leave the U.S. by Immigration Authorities
On March 23, 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by U.S. immigration authorities to leave the United States. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Did Your Hometown Get it's Name?
Have you ever wondered where the name of your hometown came from? Well, after a little research, I dug up the origins of a few of central Maine's cities and towns. Do you know which city was named...
View ArticleJay Leno's 1914 Fire Engine Has Ties To Maine [VIDEO]
Jay Leno was a longtime host of 'The Tonight Show' and he often talked about his love for cars. Jay Leno's Garage has it's own YouTube channel and a 1914 Christie Fire Engine has ties to Maine....
View ArticleSaco Drive-In Needs Our Votes!
When I think of a drive-in movie theater it brings back great family memories. You had to position the car perfectly on the little mound of sand, hook the speaker on the rolled down driver's side...
View ArticleFlagstaff, Maine: Maine's Ghost Town [VIDEO]
Flagstaff, Maine is known as Maine's ghost town. The small former town in Somerset County was located near Eustis and about twenty miles north of Rangeley. Continue reading…
View ArticleArtist's Bridge In Newry Is Named One Of America's Most Beautiful Covered...
Built in 1872 by Hiram York, The Artist' Bridge in Newry, Maine is one of the covered bridges featured in Travel + Leisure Magazine's article of 'America's Most Beautiful Covered Bridges'. Continue...
View ArticleOnly Boxing Title Fight In Maine: Clay vs Liston 2
Muhammad Ali died at age 74 from respiratory issues. In 1964, Ali, then Cassius Clay, upset Sonny Liston to win the World Heavy Championship, and the rematch was on for Lewiston, Maine. Continue reading…
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